Penne With Summer Squash Zucchini And Sugar Snap Peas Recipes

SQUASH AND SNAP PEAS MEDLEY

Steps:

• In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add onion and garlic; cook, stirring constantly, for 2 to 3 minutes. Add squash; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 minutes. Add peas and next 3 ingredients; cook, stirring constantly, for 3 to 4 minutes or until peas are crisp-tender; stir in butter until melted. Serve immediately.

PENNE WITH SUMMER SQUASH, ZUCCHINI AND SUGAR SNAP PEAS

Steps:

• Bring 1/2 gallon of salted water to a boil. Add the penne and cook until al dente, about 7 to 9 minutes. Drain and set aside.
• Meanwhile, bring the chicken stock to a boil in a skillet large enough to hold the vegetables. Add the vegetables to the chicken stock and steam, covered for about 3 to 4 minutes.
• When the vegetables are just tender, add the cooked penne and the olive oil and toss until it is heated through.
• Divide the pasta and vegetables evenly among 4 warmed plates or bowls. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and basil.
• Adjust the salt and pepper to taste.

SUMMER PENNE PASTA

Steps:

• In a large pot cook penne pasta in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain the pasta, leaving it slightly wet.
• While pasta is cooking, wash the bell peppers and cut them into 1/4 inch strips. In a large skillet over medium heat place 2 tablespoons of olive oil and saute the pepper until soft. Do not allow peppers to brown.
• To the skillet, add the sliced zucchini and yellow squash and saute for 2 minutes. Add chopped mushrooms and minced garlic and saute an additional 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Add the chopped tomatoes and remove from heat.
• Dish pasta portions onto warmed plated. Add sauce to top. Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.

ZUCCHINI AND SNOW-PEA SALAD

Steps:

• Very thinly slice zucchini with slicer and place in a large sieve set over a bowl. Toss zucchini with 3/4 tsp salt and drain 30 minutes.
• Meanwhile, blanch snow peas in a pot of boiling salted water (2 Tbsp salt for 4 qt water) 1 1/2 minutes. Drain and immediately plunge snow peas into an ice bath to stop cooking. Drain again and pat dry.
• Rinse zucchini under cold running water, then press gently to remove any excess liquid. Pat dry.
• Toast sesame seeds in a dry small skillet over medium heat, shaking skillet occasionally, until golden, about 2 minutes, then cool.
• Stir together remaining ingredients in a large bowl until sugar has dissolved, then toss with vegetables and sesame seeds.